Templates are far more than just convenient — In fact, they can be crucial. Check out our simple guide on how to use document templates in Microsoft Word.

Free Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio templates Microsoft offers a vast selection of Office templates for everyday use.

Click the "File" tab in Word 2010 or the "Office" button in Word 2007. Select "New" to open the New Document window and select "Blank Document." To use a predesigned template, select "Brochures ...

Word templates provide the design consistency that any organization (or individual) needs to look professional. Here's how to use pre-made templates or create your own.

You can insert a blank page into a Word document and avoid disrupting the formatting by selecting Blank Page in the Insert menu.

The default Normal template (or global template) opens whenever you start Word or open a document. If you change or customize the Normal.dotm file, all those changes are applied to new documents ...